What's Your Bias?: The Surprising Science of Why We Vote the Way We Do

By Lee De-Wit

Psychologists have been studying how we make political choices for years, and the truth is, we're a lot less rational than we think we are; we vote for reasons we're not even consciously aware of. In this absorbing book, Lee de-Wit delves into the science to show what kind of political animals we really are, looking at: personality type and political persuasion; tribalism and the appeal of nationalism; confirmation bias and fake news; emotional responses and irrational decision-making; fairness and cheating; altruism and self-interest; and race and group identity. Psychology can help us to better understand the decisions we make in modern politics, and there are fascinating insights to be gained--whether we agree with one another's views or not. Whether you want to know more about yourself, your friends and family, or the bigger political picture, this is essential reading.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1783963506
• ISBN13: 9781783963508
• Release Date: June 2018
• Publisher: Elliott & Thompson
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.6" x 8.6"